The Big Knife
There's trouble in Hollywood in Clifford Odet's classic tale.
The Big Knife
A dynamic production with an excellent cast.
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
The Big Knife
There's trouble in Hollywood in Clifford Odet's classic tale.
Why see The Big Knife?
In the golden age of Hollywood cinema, actors may have all the glory, but studio execs have all the power.
The Hoff-Federated studio has had its most successful star, Charlie Castle, over a barrel ever since it helped cover up a mistake that could have ended his career.
When a woman with insider knowledge threatens to come forward, the studio heads will stop at nothing to protect Charlie's secret... but how far is he willing to go before he quits the movie business for good?
Set in a glossy world of rumor mills and rocky friendships, The Big Knife is a riveting, bitingly funny look at how challenging it can be to stay true to yourself - when everyone expects you to play a part.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 25 minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermission
Dates
Finished Jun 2, 2013
Cast
Rachel Brosnahan as Dixie Evans
Bobby Cannavale as Charlie Castle
Marin Ireland as Marion Castle
Billy Eugene Jones as Russell
Richard Kind as Marcus Hoff
Ana Reeder as Connie Bliss
Reg Rogers as Smiley Coy
Joey Slotnick as Buddy Bliss
Brenda Wehle as Patty Benedict
C. J. Wilson as Hank Teagle
Chip Zien as Nat Danziger
Katya Campbell as Connie Bliss
Bobby Cannavale as Charlie Castle
Marin Ireland as Marion Castle
Billy Eugene Jones as Russell
Richard Kind as Marcus Hoff
Ana Reeder as Connie Bliss
Reg Rogers as Smiley Coy
Joey Slotnick as Buddy Bliss
Brenda Wehle as Patty Benedict
C. J. Wilson as Hank Teagle
Chip Zien as Nat Danziger
Katya Campbell as Connie Bliss
Creative
Doug Hughes (Direction)
John Lee Beatty (Set Design)
Catherine Zuber (Costume Design)
James F. Ingalls (Lighting Design)
David Van Tieghem (Sound Design & Original Music)
Written by: Clifford Odets
John Lee Beatty (Set Design)
Catherine Zuber (Costume Design)
James F. Ingalls (Lighting Design)
David Van Tieghem (Sound Design & Original Music)
Written by: Clifford Odets
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